Artarmon Public School vs Lane Cove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Artarmon Public School
Artarmon · Government primary · K-6
1,063 students · ICSEA 1167
Lane Cove Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
688 students · ICSEA 1178
| Measure | Artarmon Public School Artarmon NSW | Lane Cove Public School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 1,619 | #53 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #779 of 4,908 | #225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,063 | 688 |
| Girls / boys | 489 / 574 | 354 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | 123 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1178 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Artarmon 2064 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | artarmon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | lanecove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lane Cove Public School scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 72.6).
- •Lane Cove Public School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1167), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lane Cove Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.8).
- •Artarmon Public School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 688.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Artarmon Public School better than Lane Cove Public School?
On the Success Index, Lane Cove Public School ranks higher (79.4 vs 72.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Artarmon Public School and Lane Cove Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Artarmon and Lane Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Artarmon Public School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lane Cove Public School has 17.5.
How do Artarmon Public School and Lane Cove Public School rank in NSW?
Artarmon Public School is 219th of 1,619 and Lane Cove Public School is 53rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.